Not too long ago I had a few Bluetooth earpieces that I mainly used while driving. I had a few Motorola ones like the H700, plus I have still been using the Plantronics Voyager that I reviewed some time ago that I really enjoy. However, my problem was often that I didn’t have the earpiece [...]
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Bluetooth speakerphone,
car accessory
I’ve tried Bluetooth kits for hands-free calling in my car. I’ve also tried FM transmitters that plug into my iPod/iPhone to playback music through my car stereo. I’ve never tried any device that could do both until I tried the Bluetooth Internet Radio Car Kit for iPhone from Livio Radio. Plus, you’ll notice the words [...]
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Bluetooth hands free,
car accessory,
Internet Radio
If you’re like me, you probably listen to music or podcasts when riding in your vehicle. While I’ve never found it particularly difficult to aggregate my content to use in the car, the folks at Inrete think they have a better way to do it using their Automatica device. The device requires a USB port [...]
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Android,
car accessory
The Next GATE from Clarion is an in-vehicle intelligent controller for your iPhone 4/4S. “Clarion is proud to launch such an innovative product that enables consumers to conveniently access their information and communicate while on-the-road,” states Frank Pierce, Vice President, Clarion Corporation of America. “The Next GATE offers an in-vehicle information solution delivering value-added connectivity [...]
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car accessory,
iPhone accessory
If you have trouble finding where you parked, there’s an app – and a dongle – for that. The Find My Car Smarter device and an iPhone app (for iPhone 4S only) can mark where you parked your car and help you get back there. The Find My Car Smarter Bluetooth Smart device ($25, or [...]
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car accessory,
GPS accessory,
iPhone 4S app
My daughter has her learner’s permit now, and I’m really not relishing the idea of her being on the road by herself in the near future. The Tiwi Driver Mentoring Solution system could be just the thing she, or any beginning driver, needs to remind her of safe driving practices when an experienced driver isn’t [...]
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car accessory,
Safety
Plug the 45,000 Station Car Radio from Hammacher Schlemmer into your car’s 12V power outlet, connect it to your iPhone via Bluetooth, and you can stream any of 45,000 AM/FM and internet radio stations to an open FM station on your car’s radio. A free iPhone app streams the stations, including nationwide NPR stations as well [...]
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car accessory,
Internet Radio
The Laser Parking System from AutoSport can reduce damage to your car (or your garage) by letting you know when you’re in the “parking sweet spot.” The system plugs into a power outlet or uses batteries. Installation is easy with the included hardware. Set it up by parking the car where you want it, then [...]
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car accessory,
Father's Day
Some cars today come with tire pressure monitoring systems so you can easily see if your tires are properly inflated. If your car doesn’t have this system, you can add it with the TireMinder wireless tire pressure monitor from The Sharper Image. The system consists of four wireless transmitters that act as valve stem caps, [...]
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car accessory,
Tire pressure monitor
ProClip is known for making mounting brackets and device holders that allow you to install holders for cell phones, GPS units, etc. in your car without damaging your dashboard and without using suction cups. ProClip has announced a line of holders for the Apple iPad. You can mount the iPad on your dash – where hopefully [...]
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car accessory,
iPad accessory,
Mounting bracket
Automobile aficionados can put the pedal to the metal with the Case-Mate Vroom. A standard-looking, black silicone iPhone 3G/3GS case from the front, but the back features a tire-tread pattern reminiscent of speed-rated performance tires. All controls are accessible and a lip gives chrome bezel protection and a “lay on the table” design. Also [...]
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car accessory,
iPhone Case
When Julie posted her news item introducing the MobiValet mobile phone holder for the car, many of the commenters remarked that they just used their drink holders for their phones. There are many ways to hold your phone in the car, ranging from holders that attach to your car windows or air vents, phone cases [...]
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car accessory,
Cell Phone Case
